Ashdown - The Saint Artisan Amethyst Flame

The Ashdown The Saint Artisan Amethyst Flame catches the eye with its mauve colour and gloss finish. This 4-string bass features a 40 mm solid poplar body with a double cutaway, offering optimised access to the higher frets for easier playing.

The flamed maple top accentuates the design, whilst the bolt-on, torrefied maple neck features a C-shaped profile. The torrefied maple fingerboard, with a radius of 13.78" (350 mm), 20 stainless steel frets and a 38 mm nut. The 34" (864 mm) scale length gives the bass lines a solid foundation.

As for the electronics, the PJ configuration combines a hand-wired Alnico V P-Bass neck pickup and a hand-wired Alnico V J-Bass bridge pickup, delivering a crisp tonal palette. The passive electronics remain straightforward, with 2 volume controls, 1 tone control and a blend control dedicated to the J-Bass pickup, paired with CTS potentiometers.

The fixed vintage-style bridge, with its copper saddles, anchors the strings securely. The vintage tuners with an 18:1 ratio provide ample adjustment range. The double-action truss rod allows the neck to be adjusted as required.

Chrome hardware completes the package. The D’Addario XL165 strings in 45-105 gauge provide a tension suitable for bass playing. A gig bag is supplied to protect the instrument whilst on the move.